Winner of the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Book Award (Philosophy Category)!
2020 International Book Awards Finalist (Best New Non-Fiction category)!
2020 ForeWord INDIES Award finalist (Best War & Military Non-Fiction Category)!
From the bestselling authors of The Little Black Book of Violence...
"...this edgy book is packed with useful examples of feasible strategy and tactics" -- Nir "300" B., Israeli counterterror operative and owner of LOTAR Combat
"...if you had to choose one variant of Sun Tzu's collected work, this one should be at the top of the pile... I loved it!" -- Jeffrey-Peter Hauck, MSc, JD, Police SGT (Ret.), LPI, CPT USA, Professor of Criminal Justice
"...a fresh perspective to the ageless wisdom of Sun Tzu by adding a touch of modern in easy to digest short narratives." -- Andrew Lange, US Army Combat Veteran; VP Business Development, Sitel Group
"...timeless principles transcend warfare and apply to competitive situations of all kinds." -- Alain Burrese, J.D., Director of Active Defense Training for Reflex Protect, Author of Survive a Shooting
"...I began devouring the pages, copying down the For the Win statements and pasting them across my office. In a matter of hours, my attitude transformed and I felt armed, prepared and excited." -- Mary Zampino, VP, Content, Research, & Analytics, Sourcing Industry Group
"This book addresses a major gap in current business literature by combining business theories such as Porter's Five Forces with historical military strategies." -- R. Reis Sherin, Doctorate of Management
"A great desktop companion for the strategist in a never-challenging and turbulent environment." -- David A. Davies, Security Consultant and Author
"Put this book on your Must-Read list! You lose--if you don't!"-- Canda S. Rozier, SVP Global Procurement & Real Estate
Sun Tzu was a famous Chinese general whose mastery of strategy was so exceptional that he reportedly transformed 180 courtesans into skilled soldiers in a single training session. While that episode was likely exaggerated, historians agree that Sun Tzu defeated the Ch'u, Qi, and Chin states for King Ho-Lu, forging his empire. In 510 BC, Master Tzu recorded his winning strategies in Art of War, the earliest surviving and most revered tome of its kind.
With methods so powerful they can conquer an adversary's spirit, you can use Master Tzu's strategies to overcome any challenge, from warfare to self-defense to business negotiations. This book starts with the classic 1910 translation of Art of War, adds modern and historical insight, and demonstrates how to put the master's timeless wisdom to use in your everyday life. In this fashion, the Art of War becomes accessible for the modern mind, simultaneously entertaining, enlightening, and practical.
Lawrence Kane, COP-GOV, CSP, CSMP, CIAP was inducted into SIG Sourcing Supernova Hall of Fame in 2018 for pioneering leadership in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier innovation, and digital transformation. He has been studying and teaching martial arts since 1970,often putting what he learned into action while working stadium security part time. He has been interviewed by FOX, The Jim Bohannon Show, Computerworld, Forbes, Art of Procurement, Police Magazine, and more.
Kris Wilder, BCC is a Board-Certified Coach who was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2018. A former National Representative for the University of New Mexico's Institute of Traditional Martial Arts (ITMA), he holds black belt rankings in karate, judo, and taekwondo, conducting seminars across the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has been interviewed by CNN, FOX, The Huffington Post, Thrillist, Nickelodeon, The Howard Stern Show, and more.
